Job at a glance
As the Process Controller, you will find that no working day is the same, overseeing the operation of not only Beddington STW but Hogsmill STW in Kingston upon Thames. This will provide a very interesting, challenging, and rewarding working environment., + Remote monitoring and control of a range of wastewater treatment processes via SCADA, such as inlet flows to full treatment, storm discharge, ammonia monitoring, digestion and generation via Combined Heat and Power Engines.
+ Fault finding and intervention to maintain the treatment process. You will also have to respond to emergencies, whether this be process failures or power failures. In such circumstances, you will remain calm and follow established procedures to escalate and then stabilise the process or isolate/identify the issue in hand. + Comply with operational standards, completing necessary documentation including shift logs + Taking responsibility for your own Health and Safety and Health and Safety on site.
+ You will highlight safety observations and take action to make the area safe where possible. + You may be required to contribute to risk assessments and procedures that contribute to improving Health and Safety standards on site. + Liaise with other departments including key personnel such as our Process Scientist, Maintenance, various principal contractors and other stakeholders that support Beddington and Hogsmill.
+ Maintain own technical knowledge/Training and keep up to date with changes in procedures and asset standards. + We are looking for someone who has Process and Waste Treatment experience and is hands-on and practical with impeccable attention to detail and troubleshooting skills. + As this is a shift role, you will be working a 12-hour rotating shift and must be able to work unsupervised for long periods and be available to cover shifts as required by the TW shift agreement.
+ Basic literacy, numeracy, and computer skills are essential as you will need to use email and operate plant computers/SCADA equipment. We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.
It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.
Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers.
As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applic